Pets and Animals
-
Be hands on when it comes to your feline's epidermal healthFeb 19, 2020 10:00 pm - I have addressed the "how to" of feline claw trimming in the past. Just the mere task of learning the technique is fraught with frustration. So much so, that many feline...
-
Readers show off their photos on the Suburban Wildlife Facebook pageFeb 17, 2020 5:00 am - Check out our Daily Herald Suburban Wildlife page on Facebook, www.facebook.com/groups/suburbanwildlife. There, you will find what many people have asked us about: A pla...
-
How to make taking your cat to the vet less stressfulFeb 17, 2020 5:00 am - According to a new Illinois law that went into effect Jan. 1, all cat owners must have their cats vaccinated for rabies and keep them updated from the time they are 4 mo...
-
Why the loon's iconic call says so muchFeb 17, 2020 5:00 am - "That's it!" I exclaimed, tossing the remote control on the couch. "One more misplaced loon and I'm going to ..." - well, write an article. The straw that broke the cam...
-
Puppy stolen from store at Aurora mallFeb 17, 2020 12:00 am - Aurora police have asked for the public's help in locating a brown and white Shih Tzu puppy that was stolen Feb. 12 from Furry Babies in the Fox Valley Mall. The month-...
-
Kangaroos, koalas thrive on Australia's plants, climateFeb 14, 2020 5:00 am - We've all heard the horrific stories emerging from Australia as wildfires devastated huge portions of the continent throughout December and January. Reports of rescue o...
-
One horse killed, another injured in Hampshire fireFeb 14, 2020 12:00 am - A blaze at a Kane County stable took the life of one horse and injured another Friday night. According to authorities, a fire that started about 8 p.m. eventually engulf...
-
Pets have a long history in the White HouseFeb 12, 2020 10:00 pm - With Presidents Day right around the corner, I thought it might be interesting to go back in history and research the dogs and other pets who shared the lives of our pre...
-
On pets: Clean teeth help keep your dog healthyFeb 10, 2020 5:00 am - February is National Pet Dental Health Month - a month set aside to raise awareness of the dangers of dental disease in pets. According to the American Veterinary Medic...
-
Tips for keeping your felines safe from household dangersFeb 05, 2020 10:00 pm - You share your home with a feline or two. You acknowledge that items can no longer be left on the counters. Cabinets must be closed or locked. Plants are moved up high. ...